Elina Tablet

Elina Tablet is an effective anti-allergic medicine used to relieve the symptoms caused by allergic reactions such as seasonal allergic rhinoconjunctivitis (hay fever), perennial allergic rhinoconjunctivitis, urticaria (hives), and other allergic reactions causing irritation of the nose and eyes. The symptoms may include sneezing, runny nose, itchy eyes, skin rashes, redness of the eyes, etc.

Uses of Elina Tablet

What is it prescribed for?

Commonly asked questions

The effect of this medicine can be observed within an hour of administration of the dose.

How long do the effects of this medicine last?

The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 24 hours.

Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Is this a habit forming medicine?

No habit-forming tendencies were reported.

Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe an alternative medicine based on your clinical condition.

Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe an alternative medicine based on your clinical condition.

When not to use?

Allergy

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to mizolastine or any other inactive ingredients present along with it.

Warnings

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe an alternative medicine based on your clinical condition.

Breast-feeding

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe an alternative medicine based on your clinical condition.

General warnings

Driving or operating machinery

This medicine is a non-drowsy antihistamine; however, use of this medicine may still cause dizziness and drowsiness in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience any of these symptoms during treatment with this medicine.

QT prolongation

This medicine should be used with caution in patients susceptible to QT prolongation due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Close monitoring of the clinical condition, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary in some cases.

Use in children

This medicine is not recommended for use in children less than 12 years of age since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.

Dosage

Missed Dose

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next scheduled dose, then the missed dose can be skipped. Do not use extra medicine to make up for the missed dose.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

Interactions

All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Interaction with Medicine

Erythromycin

Ketoconazole

Disease interactions

Liver Disease

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a history of liver diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of liver function tests, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.

Renal Disease

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a history of kidney diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of kidney function tests, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.

Food interactions

Information not available.

Lab interactions

Information not available.

This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.

General Instructions

Follow all the usage instructions mentioned on the label or package insert and take this medicine exactly as directed. Do not take it in larger or smaller quantities than prescribed. Report any unusual symptoms to the doctor immediately. Ensure that the course of treatment is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.

Other details

Miscelleneous

To be taken with food

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works

This medicine works by reducing the concentration of certain chemical substances in the body (histamines) which are responsible for causing allergic reactions.

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Information on this page was last updated on 4 Jun 2019

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